Japan-Retired Husband Syndrome

A documentary looks into a unique, new condition, which is spreading in Japan. It was discovered by a doctor who christened it Retired Husband Syndrome. The condition involves deep stress and has some peculiar manifestations. It often leads to suicide.

The film features three couples in which women are diagnosed with the syndrome. They share their stories of suffering and coping with the disease with touching frankness. They also reveal how they are fighting to keep their relationships.